There are regular low stakes quizzes to gain insights into strengths and weaknesses. Blocks of work are punctuated by end of block assessments. This is followed up by a Learning Improvement Feedback Time or “LIFT” lesson—a lesson dedicated to giving feedback to the students as a class, making improvements, talking about misconceptions and providing extra practice where needed. This goes some way to our efforts to leave no child behind.
Students will also complete 2 GL Assessments in year 7, one in Autumn and one in Summer. Students in year 11 are assessed in Autumn Term 2 for finals 1 before completing their GCSE in May and June with Edexcel—three 90 minute papers covering a large sample of the curriculum. Paper 1 is non-calculator and paper 2 and 3 are calculator papers.